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China Update

Friday, December 4, 2015

Here are the latest posts on the blog for the United Church delegation to China: “Greetings from Nanjing” by Sarah Harrington  https://chinadelegationucc.wordpress.com/2015/12/03/greetings-from-nanjing/ “Upon further Reflection” by Sharon https://chinadelegationucc.wordpress.com/2015/12/03/upon-further-reflection/ “The Centerpiece of the Visit – Consultation at Nanjing Union Theological Seminary” by Dan Hayward https://chinadelegationucc.wordpress.com/2015/12/04/centerpiece-of-visit-consultation-at-nanjing-union-theological-seminary/ To go directly to the site, go to the bottom of […]

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Sharon’s China Adventure Part 4

Thursday, December 3, 2015

Now…..today was the first day of the conference at Nanjing Union Theological Seminary.  My presentation on church and society was paired with a presentation on feminist theology in the Chinese church which was very interesting.  The professor began with looking at Mary as the traditional model for religious women.   In China 70% of new members are […]

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Sharon’s China Adventure Part 3

Thursday, December 3, 2015

I will not say too much about our full day in Suzhou since I’ve made two blogposts on the UCC delegation page.  Today we were up early and off on the bus to Nanjing.  I don’t know if I have mentioned already but I have been surprised at the extent of English signage on the highways, streets […]

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More from China

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

The United Church delegation has their own blog site.  Here are some of the latest posts. To see the post:  Conversations with Church Leaders by Justin McNeill: https://chinadelegationucc.wordpress.com/2015/12/01/conversations-with-church-leaders/ To see the post:  Getting Lost is Suzhou by Gail Thornhill: https://chinadelegationucc.wordpress.com/2015/12/02/getting-lost-in-suzhou/ To see Sharon’s post:  Tuesday in Suzhou with the China Delegation https://chinadelegationucc.wordpress.com/2015/12/02/tuesday-in-suzhou-with-the-china-delegation/ To go directly […]

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Sharon’s China Adventure Part 2

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

t’s been a couple of days since I last wrote.  The jet lag is finally retreating and the smog is getting more dense.  Monday we spent the morning in conversation with the executive members of the China Christian Council.  Several of them have multiple roles.  One is the President of Nanjing Seminary, another is the Dean.  We […]

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Sharon’s China Adventure

Sunday, November 29, 2015

We arrived on time in Shanghai on Saturday afternoon.  After eighteen hours in transit it was good to be here.  We have been hosted by staff from the China Christian Council.  Tony met us at the airport and has been a great guide.  He got us settled at our hotel, The Baron Business Hotel, right near the […]

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Notes on the Notes – November 29, 2015 – Advent 1

Saturday, November 28, 2015

This week’s theme: Jesus’ Family Tree This week’s scriptures: Jeremiah 33:14-16 – awaiting the fulfillment of God’s promise to David – a righteous branch from David’s line Luke 21:25-36 –  be alert and watchful for the coming kingdom – signs of hope This week’s music: “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice” (VU #35) Good Christian friends, rejoice […]

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The Visit to China Begins…with Blessing and Prayer

Thursday, November 26, 2015

See the latest entry on the United Church’s China delegation blog at: http://chinadelegationucc.wordpress.com/2015/11/26/the-visit-to-china-begins-with-blessing-and-prayer/ Let’s keep Sharon in our prayers as she heads off on this adventure to the Christian church in China!

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Notes on the Notes – Sunday, November 22

Saturday, November 21, 2015

This Week’s Theme: Reign of Christ Sunday This Week’s Scripture: Revelation 1:4b-8 – “I am the Alpha and Omega…” John 18:33-37 – Pilate struggles to understand who Jesus is This Week’s Music: “I Love to Tell the Story” (VU #343) “I love to tell the story of unseen things above, Of Jesus and his glory, […]

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